PASSENGER DOOR OPERATING HANDLES
The external handle is set into a box in the lower door structure. It is connected by push/pull rods
inside the door to the lockshaft, at the forward end.
position until the handle moves to
the full down position.
LOCKSHAFT
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The door is not in the fully closed
EXTERNAL HANDLE
NOTE
As the lockshaft reaches its fully locked position, the handles are held in position with spring tension.
When the handles are moved out of the locked position, the spring assists in lifting the door and
reduces the load on the handles.
The internal handle is a lever on the forward side of the door directly attached to a lockshaft and to
the forward door lift arm.
(stowed) position. The door is not
in the fully closed position until
the handle moves fully down.
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NOTE
Handle shown in the locked
INTERNAL HANDLE
AIRPLANE GENERAL
Rev 12, Aug 14, 2006
Flight Crew Operating Manual
CSP 700−5000−6
Volume 2
01−10−50
